A big thank you to Nash and the Indie Author Project Team for having me present yesterday. And thank you to all the attendees who sent me kind messages after the event. It made my day. 🫶 They have more programming coming this fall. Keep an eye out. @thepalaceproject.bsky.social

Hey, authorpreneur, are you feeling burnt out from wearing all the hats in your creative business? You don't need to treat me to coffee. I'll tell you all my secrets. No gatekeeping. indieauthorproject.com/expert-sessi... #authorpreneur #creativepreneuer #writer #indiebooks #worksmarter

IAP Expert Sessions: The Importance of Research for Novels and Memoirs

Grow your author business exponentially by working smarter, not harder. Your book is out! Now, what once was your greatest dream suddenly feels like your biggest nightmare. Join Sara Fujimura, […]

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You've taken me to some amazing places, Lil Pandemic Book. Yesterday, you took me into the city to the Harold Washington Public Library for a speech & award. I am so grateful to all the wonderful Illinois librarians who run this contest. #indieauthor #writingcommunity #librarylife #yabooks #chicago

Today is my favorite Japanese holiday, Tanabata. @uncannyjapan.bsky.social has a great episode about the star-crosses lovers who inspired my book, TANABATA WISH. #tanabata #yabooks #podcasts open.spotify.com/episode/2ELv...

Tanabata: Star-Crossed Lovers (Ep.55) -- From the Vault

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Thanks to the fine folks at @dandelionbookshop.bsky.social for hosting Sara Fujimura and me for our author talk on creating accessible books for @scbwi-illinois.bsky.social yesterday! Ann Rose Simon Kids

Hey, Anime Midwest! I'm all loaded into Artist Alley and can't wait to meet you starting tomorrow. Let's play with our food! As always, if you show me you made bento, then you get a prize. All weekend long! #animemidwest #animecon #chicagoland #bentobox #authorlife

ALA might be over, but let's continue the conversation about how to create books that kids and teens WANT to read. @scbwi-illinois.bsky.social @zombicatures.bsky.social @dandelionbookshop.bsky.social #kidlit #yalit #summerreading #creators #authorpreneurs

Looking forward to co-hosting this @scbwi-illinois.bsky.social event with Jamie Ericson. @authorsarafujimura.bsky.social and @zombicatures.bsky.social are a stellar team! See link for details myemail.constantcontact.com/2026-SCBWI-I...

Let's go to Chicago for ALA 2026! I won't be on the floor of the conference, but my lil pandemic book BREATHE will be. Woo hoo! Tonight, I went to the historic Chicago Athletic Association for a special soiree hosted by the Indie Author Project and The Palace Project. #ALA2026 #library #yabooks

Godzilla says your lunch is boring. 😴 Meanwhile, teens at the Elk Grove Village Library (IL) made some artistic, delicious obento today. Everyone had the same boxes, tools, and food to work with, but no 2 bento turned out the same. 🍱😋 #Library #ALA2026 #Librarian #teenprogramming #foodies

Hey, Kermit! Let's do a Summer Reading book signing in Schaumburg! A big thank-you to the @schaumlib for providing 50 copies of my historical novel, BREATHE, to be given away at tonight's outdoor concert. We ran out of copies before the concert ended! #summerreading #library #yabooks

The lions got loose again in downtown Evanston, IL. They brought all the good luck and positive vibes to the Umbrella Arts Festival. We were there repping Team Mixed Asian Fam. Hubby and I were Team Japan on one side of the tent. #mixedasianfam #bicultural #biracial #authorlife #liondance

It's time for another summer adventure in Japan, Kyuubi! #japantrip #mixedasianfam #kitsune #authorinspo #writerinspo

I had such a good time at the Oak Lawn Public Library teaching teens and adults about making obento that I forgot to take any pictures! This is my newest foodie workshop. Along with general instruction, library patrons got to try at least #library #libraryprograms #theobentolady #bento #foodies

I was so inspired by @uncannyjapan.bsky.social podcast on #Kodomonohi, that I went on the search for the special treats today. Found 2 of them! #japanesefood #foodies youtu.be/XTOhypQNwEk?...

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Hey, Oak Lawn Public Library #foodies! What are you doing this Wednesday, 5/6/26? Join me at 6:30 pm. for my newest bento-related workshop, Cute Lunches Every Day. We'll learn how to create quick, artistic, delicious lunches for yourself and/or loved ones with a few simple tips and tricks. #library

Oh my goodness! I won! 🎊 I'm so happy that this little pandemic book is finally finding its audience. The contest is judged by Illinois librarians. Just when I thought I couldn't love Illinois libraries more...🥹🫶. #illinoisauthorproject #indiebooks #indiepublishing #chicagobookstagram #library

Hey, this includes my 2-hour master class "7 Ways You Are Leaving Money on the Table at Events". I have made every mistake so you don't have to! #authorlife #writingcommunity #authorpreneur #writer

Pamala Knight@pamalaknight.bsky.social · 4mo ago

Did you miss Spring Fling 2026? You can still purchase a post-conference ticket for access to 47 workshops until June17. So many excellent workshops (sessions) and two amazing keynotes. #romancelandia Worth it!! 👇🏽 www.accelevents.com/e/chicago-no...

Thank you to all the #kidlit creators who joined us tonight. #SCBWI -New Mexico has a bunch of online webinars available for #authorpreneurs. You don't even have to belong to the New Mexico chapter. A big thanks to Susan and Christine for hosting me tonight. Your region is lucky to have you both.

A big thank you to Olivia & the Green Hills Public Library team for hosting the local author fair tonight in honor of National Library Week. We enjoyed sharing our stories with readers. 🫶 #nationallibraryweek #library #authorpreneur #writingcommunity #readingcommunity

Let's celebrate National Library Week at the Green Hills Public Library! I will be signing books and chatting with library patrons on Wed. 4/22/26 from 5:30-7:30 p.m. Join us! #nationallibraryweek #findyourjoy #authorlife #writingcommunity #yabooks

After an excellent weekend as Author Sara at the Chicago-North Romance Writers' Spring Fling, it's time to sell some mochi in the sweet shop. BTW, Book Dragon ❤️s mochi. #writerlife #authorlife #bookdragon #mochi #japanesesweets

Chandra Blumberg had the best tip for authors who want to write what they DON'T know. Go to the children's section of your local library and checkout upper elementary school nonfiction books on the topic. #writingtipsandtricks #Writingcommunity #romancewriter #cnsf26 @chicagonorthrw.bsky.social

Hey, Spring Fling Authorpreneur! See you tomorrow (Fri. 4/17/26 at 8:30 a.m.) for my 2-hour master class 7 WAYS YOU ARE LEAVING MONEY ON THE TABLE AT BOOK SIGNINGS. #Author #Writingcommunity #romancebooks #readerevent #chicago @chicagonorthrw.bsky.social

Tonight, the @chicagonorthrw.bsky.social put super agent @ericsmithrocks.bsky.social in the hot seat to answer all our burning publishing industry questions. Thank you, Eric! #agents #romancewriter #yabooks #authorlife #publishing

My blog post about this very widespread scam, which arrives out of the blue in the form of a highly flattering (AI-generated) email writerbeware.blog/2026/03/27/w...

Vicki Lame@thedaysbetween.bsky.social · 5mo ago

Someone is trying to scam people using my name and job, so please be careful of any unexpected interactions. Note: this is happening with other editors as well.

Thanks for a fun, educational day, SCBWI-IL. Editor Hannah Hill (Delacorte) was the leader of our 7-person writer group. We all shared loglines & the 1st page of our WIP. Where else can you get live feedback on your WIP? #scbwi #writingcraft #writingcommunity #authorlife #kidlit @scbwi.bsky.social

Now is the perfect time to take stock & evaluate Q1's authorpreneurial endeavors. Are you on track to complete your 2026 goals, or do you need a course correction? Use my 2026 Q1 Authorpreneur Assessment to launch you into Q2 with focus and actionable steps at: tanabatawishes.com #writingcommunity

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Kyuubi and I enjoyed learning how to find international publishing markets this morning. Thanks, co-RA Tanja Bauerle & the awesome SCBWI-AZ team for putting on this thought-provoking webinar. It won't be easy, but at least I know how to start now. #scbwi #kidlit #writerscommunity #yabooks #authors

Our next meeting: Mon April 13, 2026 with Eric Smith! Eric is an award-winning Young Adult author and literary agent living in Philadelphia. He’s worked with NYT bestselling and critically acclaimed authors across genres and categories. Request a guest link here: www.chicagonorthromancewriters.com